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Police were called to the disturbance in Moscow Drive and remained there for more than four hours

Armed police surrounded a house in Liverpool amid reports of a man armed with a knife making threats to kill.

Officers were called to Moscow Drive in Tuebrook at about 17:00 GMT on Tuesday and remained there for more than four hours.

They entered the house at about 21:30 GMT, searched the building, and arrested a 35-year-old man.

No-one was injured and the man was held on suspicion of making threats to kill.

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "The property will remain cordoned off for the time being whilst further enquiries are carried out and officers will remain in the area to reassure the local community."